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We did, we bought two bottles of Asti and they cost about $8 per bottle. I'd say the price range was $8-$20.

The selection was all right, I'd hazard a guess that they had 10-20 different items in each (red, white, sparkling) category.

I'm thinking they had mostly sold out when we got there then!! There were 3 or 4 whites, no red, 1 rose and a couple of Champagne.

I thought the selection was horrible. We got there at 3, wishing now we had got there when you did :(

Did you buy any wine from the shop? If so, what was the selection/pricing like? We have a supermarket by our hotel for when we go in August but some people in our party are headed right from the airport to the cruise port and I'm wondering if they should try to stop or just buy wine at the pier.

Personally I would stop on the way and buy wine. Very very small selection and with the exception of some Champagne (Moet) nothing I had ever heard of. The Sangria wine was about the only thing ok to drink. Picked up a couple of other bottles and ended up pouring them down the sink :rolleyes:

If you want the Champagne you can make more than 1 trip to the store... We didn't actually do that but would have been easy to do, and the staff actually TELL you you can!!

I have an unusual question. How long does it take to get from one end of the ship to another. Everyone keeps telling me these ships are "huge" and there is a lot of walking involved. I had foot surgery and don't do too well walking too far. I know there is going to be a lot of walking involved (in general) and am adequately stocking up on my meds, but curious just how "huge" this ship is :confused:

Didn't get sick, but it was a miracle. Roads are crazy. Drivers are crazy. I took ginger pills all cruise and wore wrist bands. Never got sea sick but I do have the flu or something. The tour was great for the most part.

 

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Thanks for posting! Very glad you didn't get sick :) sorry to hear about the flu now, not fun.

Crazy roads n drivers huh. Experienced that in Dominican, almost died last time on way to hotel, our driver was insane. Hmm something "fun" to look forward to I guess! ;)

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We are doing a 7 day southern Caribbean itinerary with Barbados our last port of call. We have absolutely no plans here (unlike every other day)

What would be the best beach to go to and why? Looking for total relaxation but a nice spot with a beautiful view and food/drink nearby.

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I will let you know. Going next week and I get violently sick.

 

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Thanks! Hope you don't get sick :( have a great cruise & trip!

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Any recent experiences with Cosol? We are booked for 3 weeks time.... Very nervous about the motion sickness :(

Any recent experiences with this tour operator?

Which southern Caribbean route are you taking? I have compasses for three different routes so not sure if they will match your itinerary. We were on the Adventure, then twice on the Serenade (different itinerary).

We are doing St Maarten, St Kitts, Antigua, St Lucia and Barbados

Thank you!!

bumping.

I believe it is adventure that has a similar route right now? NOt seeing compasses for that either :(

can anyone post a copy of a daily compass for the adventure of the seas caribbean cruise - or give an idea of a trypical days activities on board this ship. Being first time cruisers we would like to find out more about things to do onboard.

Is there a newer version of this? I've tried searching the ones that were posted but photobucket is only letting me view several pages, not sure if the problem is on my end or theirs :confused:

How was it getting off the ship in port? We have quite a few "non" Cruise ship excursions booked and I believe priority is given to the people booked thru the ship?

I have a question about the dinner/shows. We have dining at 8.30 but I see from your compass shows were at 7 and 9 (I imagine my cruise would be very similar) that wouldn't work too well for me because the early show I'll be getting ready for dinner and the later show I'll be at dinner.... How long are the shows?

I believe this was on deck 5 and the windows did not go to staterooms they were public areas! We were newbie's last year and the only way to learn is to ask...:) So ask away! :D

 

Cindy

Thank you!!

Just a few shots around the ship.

 

 

 

This does not look like it would be fun.

 

 

 

Do you happen to know on which deck this picture was taken? I see windows, presumably for staterooms and I didn't realize there would be people right outside! I'm hoping I am totally wrong and they are not stateroom windows. (Newbie, sorry)

Hi

Couple of questions. We are sailing on the Jewel from OSJ and our flight doesn't arrive until 2.10 so I imagine we would be to the Pier around 3.30. Our TA advised us to be there by 5pm so figuring we are ok... But, just would like some advice as reading some posts it seems a lot of people get there at 10 and 11am!! I guess my question is what is the latest time you can get onboard for an 8pm sailing?

Also, I am hearing you can buy water and pop in the terminal after check-in?

Thanks!

Emma

99 and counting!

Does anyone have the Southern Caribbean cruise compass? We're sailing on the Jewel but it's my understanding Jewel is not on that cruise route yet. First time cruising and trying to do some research and "organising" ahead of time.

Thanks